2 Samuel 4:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Who lay on a bed at noon — according to the custom in hot countries of taking a siesta at midday. Ish-bosheth’s bed was, of course, in the coolest and most retired part of the house.

2 Samuel 4:5

5 And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ishbosheth, who lay on a bed at noon.